
Radeon HD 8400E vs GeForce 510

Radeon HD 8400E
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GeForce 510
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 8400E is positioned at rank 140 and the GeForce 510 is on rank 592, so the Radeon HD 8400E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8400E
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8400E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8400E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8400E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the GeForce 510, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 185.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+185.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8400E and GeForce 510

Radeon HD 8400E
The Radeon HD 8400E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 276 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8400E scores 276 versus the GeForce 510's 290 — the GeForce 510 leads by 5.1%. The Radeon HD 8400E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 276 | 290+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+85% |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 2 MB+545% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8400E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8400E draws 200W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 25W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 11.6+729% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8400E launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 8400E costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.2 (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the Radeon HD 8400E offers 186% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.2+186% | 19.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GA107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #460 | #407 |
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